Thursday, 16 February 2012

28.03.2011 - Spices

4th Issue of 2011
Date of Issue 28th March 2011

2011 - 28th March. spices. SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated.
Lithographed by Penumbra Communications (M) Sdn Bhd. 


1. 60 sen Cinnamon ; cinnamomum zeylanicum. The bark of the tree which is stripped off and dried and is used in a variety of ways including in smaller pieces in curry or ground up pastries, cakes and desserts.
2. 90 sen Star Anise;illicium verum. A small originating from China and has a taste similar to that of liquorice.
3. RM1 Cardamom; elettaria cardomomum. These seed are used in the cooking of variety f aromatic rice dishes such as 'berianis' as well as in curries and more.


Miniature Sheet. 
An assortment of spices including fennel seed, star arise, candlenut, fresh turmeric root, dried chilly, coriander and cinnamon laid out on a 'batu giling' or traditional grindstone.


Booklet


60 sen stamps in the stamp booklet features spices


FIRST DAY COVER

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